I remember when freedom
meant I could have a dream
and work hard to achieve it
the promise of health,
wealth and peace were intrinsic
in attainment, but today all
of that is thrown asunder.
Greed and selfishness replaced
honor and selflessness.
What was best for society forgotten
by a self-centered attitude
that destroyed families
and created distrust in community leaders.
Even holy men were blinded by the times.
Personal gratification took
precedence over self-sacrifice.
Fathers and mothers tried to fulfill
their children’s desires with material things,
leaving their spiritual welfare to chance
and somewhere in foreign lands
soldiers fight to maintain our freedom.
When they come home they'll find a country
ransacked by bad politicians and voter apathy.
Until we learn to work together
toward the greater good we are doomed
to repeat history and fall like Rome.
Freedom takes individual responsibility
as well as working together
toward common goals.
Happy Fourth of July.
Remember, the struggle for freedom
begins at home.
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